daddylane's Cancer Blog
April 25, 2008
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Today is Momma Lanes birthday. She spoke with her brother Dan and sister Bobbe, learning about what is happening with them in Illinois. It was nice to hear their cheerful voices singing Happy Birthday on speakerphone and then to have them all reminiscing about their childhood and different memories they have about chores and family dynamics. Thank you for that opportunity you all, it was very cool to experience my Momma on a different level imagining what you all must have been like when you little rug rats were mowing the field or cleaning out the horse stalls together. I wonder what it must have been like being a youngster in that era and what the little Orth turkeys personalities must have been like.
Momma Lane has been here for Daddy Lane through his struggle with colon cancer. It’s a well known fact. She was emotional last night when Daddy was having a great deal of stomach pain. She told him what a special person he is and how he has been such a trooper with all of the insane amounts of medication he’s has to take with all of the various medical procedures, never complaining and most likely making some type of wise crack. It’s both tough and beautiful to see.
Yesterday Daddy Lane had a great afternoon hanging out with David M. They went off to the DMV to get an application for a handicap parking placard and then bought smoothies to share along with some beautiful flowers for Momma. Unfortunately dinner didn’t sit well with Pop’s and he was unable to eat the special smoked steak we had for Momma’s B-Day eve dinner. It is very troubling to see him want to participate in a special meal with a wine that he has enjoyed so very much over the years yet not capable of physically doing so. CANCER SUCKS! With his tummy gurgling and making all sorts of noise Mom and I hung out with him and held his hand as he went through the process of dealing with really bad pain.
Along with the increased pain and subsequent pain medications he has been displaying some agitation in the form of restlessness. It seems that he is sleeping less during the day and wandering around looking to engage in some type of activity. Some times it will be sweeping, sometimes it will be getting up on the step stool at 5:30 AM to get the smoke alarm down. Woah Daddy! Let me hold the stool for you (you crazy old fart!) OK now I’m going back to bed if you are…
Funny times along with the tough times seems to be a repeat theme here.
With the love we emanate and the friendship and family connections we have it makes it all the less troubling. Thank you again and again to the people that have had sweet things to say and passed along your warmth, admiration and support.
Timothy
Mom and Dad enjoying the azaleas and a soul hug in the sun.
Birthday for Momma Lane!, 
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I’m a few days behind on the blogs, but I’m lovin’ the photos. The tender moments of love and the wonderful shot of Daddy Lane smiling. That was especially nice to see. Happy Birthday Momma Lane, I hope it has been a beautiful day!
Love to you all,
Jaime
Hi Mama and Papa Lane…it’s your adopted daughter here. I so enjoyed my visit with you from nearly two weeks ago…and Julia can’t stop talking about it either. Aunt Nancy is in town, and tonight we toasted Jerry with the Griffin wine he picked up in Oregon. Not surprisingly, the wine went down very smoothly, and yes, the bottle is empty! You are in my thoughts every day. Much love, Nancy